Keshonna Cooper Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Juvenile & Domestic Relations (JDR) District Court: custody, visitation, child support; also adoption, elder issues, parent/teen or grandparent/grandchild disputesGeneral District Court (GDC): contracts, personal injury, employment disputes, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes

Acted as the primary liaison for multiple federal engagements to address and rectify issues from the 2019 cybersecurity event by implementing necessary improvements, leading to the successful termination of the OCC's enforcement action and the Federal Reserve Board's action in 2022 and 2023.• Spearheaded strategic advisory services in technology and cybersecurity to guide executive management on regulatory compliance and policy by staying abreast of changes in the legal/regulatory environment.• Assisted legal, government, and policy affairs groups to participate in policy-making and advocacy activities related to banking and regulatory matters impacting cybersecurity and technology, contributing to the development of industrypolicies and standards.• Identified potential risk areas and influenced corrective actions to mitigate risks by reviewing policies, procedures, and systems, and monitoring the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Expedited the transition of key systems to AWS cloud to maintain regulatory compliance for HHS and CDC by collaborating with government agencies and industry contractors, meeting each agency's certification and accreditation requirements.• Analyzed the risk landscape of clients to minimize impacts on service delivery by recommending effective mitigation and remediation strategies, promoting enhanced problem management and continuous improvement.• Explored current and emerging technologies, trends, and best practices to provide insights by sharing knowledge across the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation in cybersecurity.• Supervised contract deliverables to identify and address potential roadblocks by providing regular feedback and necessary escalations, assuring consistent progress and timely resolution of issues.

Managed and executed IT Health checks, reviewing and reporting on cyber and data security risks and compliance with NIST 800-53, DFARS (NIST 800-171) and corporate controls; monitored cyber and IT key performance indicators (KPIs) to help programs and divisions assess their cyber risk posture; evaluated new business opportunities for security risks and potential resource needs; provided training and awareness for GDIT’s cybersecurity program to support Chief Information Officer strategic initiatives

Provided leadership and oversight for IT Risk Management program; implemented ITRM roadmap aligned with GDIT’s business strategy; ensured timely and accurate execution of IT risk assessments based on approved scope, and effectively communicated and reported relevant matters to IT Risk Advisory BoardSupported management in meeting its regulatory requirements (SOX, NIST, DFARS, GDPR); fulfilled requests from internal and external audit entities, managed audit execution, and reported findings to appropriate stakeholders and governance bodies

Fostered lucrative relationships with external auditors, the BOG, IT executive management, and COSO officials throughout the Federal Reserve System to address IT control issues related to financial reporting risk.• Retained relationships with internal and external audit bodies and administered the SOX/COSO program for National IT businesses of the Federal Reserve System to support management in responding to audit requests.• Carried out executive-level reporting to summarize and communicate periodic updates on compliance efforts to senior management, audit committees, Board of Directors, and the Board of Governors.

Led and assisted in conducting audits and reviews of business and IT areas to determine accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency of departmental procedures and internal controls, and ensure compliance with relevant Federal Reserve System policies, laws, regulations, and contracts. Performed detailed reviews of moderately complex technical software including business applications, operating systems, databases, network technology, web-based technology, and other environmental software; and assessed financial and IT controls related to enhanced COSO testing for purposes of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Assisted in the effective oversight of examination reporting practices through quality control functions to ensure adherence to departmental and Board mandated policies and procedures with respect to the bank examination process. Actively monitored and contributed to quality management and assurance initiatives, and participated in the development, and execution of internal training initiatives.

Supported NERC compliance and cyber security program by maintaining Electric Transmission Field Operations compliance policies and associated documentation, including creating and updating procedures, process diagrams, operating practices, department methods, and maintenance intervals for maintained assets. Evaluated and revised policies annually or quarterly as necessary based on regulatory requirements and changes; maintained documentation to support compliance audits.

Performed SOX testing, as well as financial, operational, IT/IS physical security and change management, and compliance risk-based audits. Documented, analyzed and evaluated systems of internal controls. Gathered, analyzed and performed tests to develop audit findings and prepared workpapers for documentation. Communicated audit findings and recommendations to management through written reports and oral presentations. Provided consulting services to management on accounting, controls or operational issues.

Planned and supported internal audit efforts, including operational, financial, and compliance audits; executed internal audits and projects within prescribed time budgets and at a high degree of quality. Worked collaboratively with other assigned audit personnel and key members of management to achieve engagement objectives. Built and maintained effective client relationships and ensured high quality audit results and well-crafted audit report deliverables.

Minimized Dominion’s exposure to credit losses through the investigation and analysis of credit risks relating to the company’s portfolio of energy related commodities. Managed a defined portfolio of new and existing energy trading counterparties and the overall exposure within that portfolio through the review and interpretation of financial statements and recommended new credit limits and changes to existing lines based on business needs. Measured and reported Dominion’s credit exposure for both trading and traditional business, taking the appropriate mitigating actions when necessary.

Received all broker and counterparty confirmations for gas financial/derivative deals and verified trade entries for accuracy and completeness with broker and counterparty information.

Master Of Legal Studies, Cybersecurity And Health Care Compliance, 4.0 Gpa

Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk Management, and Cyber Law Information Privacy & Data Security Government Contracts Health Care Law &.

Executive Graduate Certificate, Accounting, Accounting Information Systems Concentration

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Mu Honor's Society, Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor's Society, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor's.